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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 26.76 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 26.76 and 17.49 is: 24.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 26.76 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/26.76 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 26.76 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.03/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.26

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